Thought experiments
Activity 1: Thought Experiment on AI and Emerging Technology in Small Businesses
Section titled “Activity 1: Thought Experiment on AI and Emerging Technology in Small Businesses”Prompt 1:
Section titled “Prompt 1:”Let's conduct a thought experiment.
Identify 3 hypothetical small businesses that are common today. Perhaps a PR agency, an independent media producer and publisher, and a design agency focused on serving not-for-profit orgs.
What are the challenges these firms face now and over the next few years with the advancement of AI and other emerging technology?Prompt 2:
Section titled “Prompt 2:”What opportunities do these challenge present innovative organisations like our case studies here?How could agentic systems be implemented for these firms?Prompt 3:
Section titled “Prompt 3:”For the agentic systems suggested above, choose 5 that represent a diverse landscape to analyse.For each of these, imagine the first task and likely evolution for it to become a highly performant and human enriching system.What can we learn from this exercise?Activity 2: Future Mapping for enterprise, government, and non-profit sectors
Section titled “Activity 2: Future Mapping for enterprise, government, and non-profit sectors”Prompt 1:
Section titled “Prompt 1:”what will be the impact of AI and agentic systems on corporations, government agencies, NGOs and other large and global organisations over the next 5 years?Prompt 2:
Section titled “Prompt 2:”What is the timeframes people are expecting for the organisational transformation process?Prompt 3:
Section titled “Prompt 3:”What roles will be instrumental in organisational transformation?What opportunities will open up for AI-powered startups to disrupt industries?Prompt 4:
Section titled “Prompt 4:”What are the potential risks and ethical considerations that organisations should be aware of when implementing AI and agentic systems?Prompt 5:
Section titled “Prompt 5:”How can organisations ensure that the implementation of AI and agentic systems is inclusive and benefits all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the broader community?Prompt 6:
Section titled “Prompt 6:”What strategies can organisations adopt to foster a culture of innovation and adaptability in the face of rapid technological change?Activity 3: Agent design principles critique
Section titled “Activity 3: Agent design principles critique”Prompt 1:
Section titled “Prompt 1:”Include the Agent Design Principles v0.2 document if not already in context.
Review the agent design principles outlined in the file. Which principles do you find most compelling and why? Are there any principles that you disagree with or find less relevant? Provide examples to support your opinions. What are your recommendations for improving the agent design principles to better align with the needs of users and society?Prompt 2:
Section titled “Prompt 2:”How do the agent design principles align with current trends in AI development and deployment? Are there any emerging technologies or societal changes that may require a reevaluation of these principles?Prompt 3:
Section titled “Prompt 3:”Consider the ethical implications of the agent design principles. How can designers ensure that these principles are applied in a way that promotes fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI systems?Prompt 4:
Section titled “Prompt 4:”How can the agent design principles be adapted to different contexts, such as healthcare, education, or finance? Are there any specific challenges or considerations that need to be addressed in these domains?